MA, USA
Boston Massacre Site
Monument
Cobblestone circle marking where British soldiers killed five colonists on March 5, 1770. The event became a rallying cry for independence.
What Happened Here
Crispus Attucks, a Black man of African and Wampanoag descent, was among the first killed. The event was heavily publicized by patriots including Paul Revere, whose engraving shaped public perception.
Visiting Today
Address
Corner of State and Congress Streets, Boston, MA 02109
Hours
Always visible
Admission
Free
Accessibility
Street-level; accessible.
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